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Maintaining your health is something that is important to everyone, and with the medical advances that are made, it seems as though there are new ways to improve your health & wellness each and every day. Long Island Health & Wellness articles will give you the scoop on the important health issues you'll want to know about, as well as topics of specific interest to Long Islanders.
By Wendy L May 16, 2014
A popular prescription sleeping pill has been linked to "severe" next-morning motion and memory impairment. FDA cuts starting dosage in half and requires a change to the drug label.
By Sharon Lindell May 16, 2014
It is boating season! So, before you head to the ocean, be sure to check out the boat safety that you should know about this boating season.
By Wendy L May 13, 2014
Fun in a inflatable bouncy house left two young boys hospitalized and a young girl with scrapes after it went airborne.
By Wendy L May 07, 2014
The population of seniors is expected to grow to 84 million in the upcoming decades, which will impact many government systems and families and businesses.
By Wendy L May 06, 2014
Popular sports drinks and citrus-flavored fountain drinks are up for change with the removal of a controversial ingredient related to flame retardants.
By Long Island News & PR May 05, 2014
Helicopters will be used to control mosquito larvae.
By Eric Anderson May 04, 2014
The weekend-long series of races ended on Sunday.
By Long Island News & PR May 01, 2014
The Department of Health Services in collaboration with Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County is offering a free course on managing diabetes.
By Wendy L April 30, 2014
The American Lung Association released its annual State of the Air report. There's good and bad news.
By Christian Abbatecola April 26, 2014
Skin grown from biopsies would provide cheap, reliable tissues for researchers to test and study.
By Christian Abbatecola April 25, 2014
A recent study shows a correlation between increased coffee intake and decreased risk of type 2 diabetes.
By Wendy L April 25, 2014
A lizard species found in pet stores and homes has been linked to the salmonella outbreak impacting 31 states, including New York.
By Long Island News & PR April 24, 2014
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone reminds parents to make sure that their children are up-to-date on immunizations
By Wendy L April 24, 2014
Everyday dollar bills are exchanged from hand to hand, but what's really being passed along? A new study finds hundreds and hundreds of bacteria lurking on money.
By Wendy L April 21, 2014
Beware if you're a consumer of hot dogs. There's been a recall!
By Wendy L April 18, 2014
Have prescription drugs that you no long use or that have expired? Dispose of them properly through an initiative with the Drug Enforcement Administration on April 26th.
By Long Island News & PR April 17, 2014
Revisions to the Toxic Substances Control Act Would Eliminate Powers of States to Protect Public Health and the Environment.
By Wendy L April 17, 2014
As more states legalize marijuana use, a new study out this week questions whether it is for the better. The study shows young adults using marijuana, even occasionally, face abnormal brain changes.
By Christian Abbatecola April 15, 2014
Suffolk residents under the age of 21 will soon find it a little harder to get a hold of cigarettes, e-cigs, and other smoking products.
By Long Island News & PR April 15, 2014
Liz Holzknecht Surpasses Fundraising Goal of $1,000; Sister Attended Camp For Eight Years Before Passing in 2013.
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